The Veterans Administration should pay for and encourage “transit” wheelchairs that comply with ANSI/RESNA standard WC19. This is a voluntary standard that specifies design and performance requirements for wheelchairs that are suitable for use as a seat in motor vehicles. These mobility devices can be more easily secured on public transit vehicles and are safer in the (unlikely) event of a crash.
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Submitted by Community Memberin Jun 2012

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These questions are offered as a discussion guide:
• What kinds of transportation challenges are Veterans, Service Members, and their families facing?
• Which transportation challenges are most difficult, and why (for example, to work, rehab or health services, shopping, the mall, the movies)?
• What do you see as the gaps in your local transportation network?
• What changes can or should be made to improve the quality and availability of transportation in your community?

These questions are offered as a discussion guide:
• How do and your family members find out about transportation options in your community?
• What resources do you turn to for information about getting around?
• What challenges do you face as you try to learn about bus, van, taxi, or other transportation services?
• How could communications be improved to make it easier to learn about resources you need?

These questions are offered as a discussion guide:
• How do we build effective partnerships with veterans, military service groups and the public and private organizations that serve them to help us strengthen and coordinate transportation in our communities?
• What are the do’s and don’ts of these partnerships?
• What has worked or not worked for you?
• What do you see as the Federal government’s proper role in these partnerships?

These questions are offered as a discussion guide:
• How should we share information on transportation and related resources in our communities?
• What are the most useful ways and best practices that reach Veterans, Service Members and their families?
• How could communications among stakeholders and state, local, and Federal partners be improved?

These questions are offered as a discussion guide:
• Do you see opportunities to streamline service delivery at the local, state, or Federal levels? If so, what do you suggest?
• What kind of technical assistance is most beneficial to you and your clients?